Boy, 15, fatally shot in Prince George’s Co.

Prince George’s County police have identified the teenager who was shot and killed in Suitland, Maryland, Wednesday evening.

Rhyce Wingate-Bey, 15, of Washington, D.C., was shot on Arnold Road near Whitehall Street in Suitland just before 5:30 p.m., police said.

Police said they found the teen outside suffering from a gunshot wound. He died later at a hospital.

The county homicide unit is investigating the shooting and offering a reward up to $25,000 for information on the case.

Detectives are asking anyone with more information on the shooting to call 301-516-2512 or, in order to stay anonymous, Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.

Below is a map of where the shooting occurred.

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Hannah Parker

Hannah Parker is a writer and editor for WTOP. She is most interested in covering social issues in the D.C. area and is always looking for news tips and story ideas.

José Umaña

José Umaña is a digital editor for WTOP. He’s been working as a journalist for almost a decade, covering local news, education and sports. His work has appeared in The Prince George’s Sentinel, The Montgomery Sentinel, Orlando Sentinel, PressBox and The Diamondback.

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